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Contact: Fred M. Hall, Tarrant County CEA, Ph: 817.884.1946; email: [email protected]

Poultry Program Set For May 31 In Tarrant County

A backyard poultry systems program will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 in the Fort Worth Room at the Tarrant County Extension Office in Fort Worth. “Housing, bird health and production decisions drive what best management practices are best for your flock,” says new Tarrant County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Fred M. Hall, “and we will discuss what alternatives are available for small flock owners in this program.” The movement of the backyard industry from coops and cages to pastured poultry has changed best management practices– predation and feeding more energy because of increased bird activity are higher priorities now. All of these issues will be discussed plus there will be plenty of time for questions. While there is no charge for the program or parking, everyone is asked to reserve their seat on-line at: http://agrilife.org/urbantarrantag/program-registration.

For more information contact the Tarrant County Extension Office at 817.884.1946. The Extension office is located on the fifth floor of the Tarrant County Plaza Building at .

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Cooke County would like to invite you to our Livestock & Forage Management Program on Thursday June 2, 2016 from 8am to 1:00pm. Program will be held at the Landmark Bank Center with plenty of parking at the corner of Morris and Main streets just south of the Bank.  This is will be a great program for all producers with topics on Management Strategies to Increase your Bottom Line and Mineral Supplementation, What’s Right for your Operation,  presented by Dr. Jason Banta, Texas A&M Beef Cattle Specialist.  Dr. Vanessa Corriher Olson, Texas A&M Forage Specialist,  will present topics on Soil Fertility and Weed Control in Pastures and Hay Meadows.  They have a wealth of knowledge in their areas of expertise and it is always a great learning experience when you get to hear them speak, so don’t miss this opportunity to gather some knowledge to benefit your operation.  Cost will be $15 with a meal  sponsored by the Cooke County Ag Advisory Committee and catered by Joanie Wyrick.   2 CEU’s will be given for Private Pesticide Applicators.

You may pre-register by May 31 by calling the Cooke County AgriLife Extension Office at 940-668-5412 or send an email to [email protected]   as we need an accurate meal count for lunch. 

June 02-Wichita County Mounted Patrol Championship Rodeo, Wichita Mounted Patrol Arena, FM 369, Wichita Falls, TX 76230. Come out June 2 through the 4th for some live rodeo action benefiting Children’s Miracle Network. UPRA open rodeo starting at 7:30 p.m. General admission $8 in advance or $10 at the gate. Kids six and under get in free. For more information visit wichitacountymountedpatrol.com.

“Ridin’ for the Brand Cowboy Church, 5926FM 455, Sanger Texas, will have a Chuck Wagon Breakfast, on April 3, 2016 at 8:30 am. Food is prepared at the wagon and served family style. After breakfast, stick around for homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee at 10:00, and regular Sunday Church service at 10:30 am. The Chuck Wagon Breakfast is the first Sunday of each month through November, except May when it is held on Mothers’ Day.

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